Commentary on Jackson Hills

Thanks to Bill Condrashoff who posted this at Amador Citizens for Smart Growth yahoo group.
Mike Rolf of Pine Grove gave a great guest commentary on Hometown Radio against Jackson Hills and with some visionary ideas for the future of the county.
Go to http://htr.podshowcreator.com/podcasts.aspx?feedid=982
And click on the Play icon next to 10/25/07 – HomeTown View w/Mike [...]

“SiCKO” coming to Amador County

Want more information on the growing healthcare crisis? The Amador County Democratic Central Committee presents the first Amador showing of this acclaimed documentary. SiCKO exposes fraud and bureaucratic horror in America’s healthcare industries. Donation $10.00, includes coffee, soft drinks and popcorn…and probably spirited discussion after the showing.
Space is limited so leave us a message at [...]

Jackson City Council ignores referenda, approves ordinance

During the afternoon prior to the city council meeting, Concerned Citizens of Jackson had submitted to City Hall approximately 750 signatures on two separate referenda to block the proposed Jackson Hills development. If enough signatures — 234 are needed — are verified the city can either rescind the project approval or place the approval [...]

Amador Co. public health advises against canvas lunch box use.

Amador County Public Health is urging consumers to stop using canvas lunch boxes with a logo reading EAT FRUITS & VEGETABLES AND BE ACTIVE, after testing showed elevated levels of lead in three lunch boxes. Approximately 300 of these lunch boxes have been distributed throughout Amador and Calaveras counties at health fairs and other events.
The [...]

Jackson Citizens Block City Council’s Approval of Jackson Hills

Via citizen report from Amador Community News:
10/10/07
Over a 12-day period, Concerned Citizens of Jackson have gathered over 700 signatures which they submitted to the Jackson City Clerk on Tuesday, October 9, to place two referenda against the approved Jackson Hills development on a future ballot for all of the citizens of Jackson to vote on.
After [...]

Lawmakers come up dry on water

X-posted from The Bayne of Blog
Following up on yesterday’s post, SB 2xx, the water bond bill proposed by Senator Don Perata, went down to defeat on a 23-12 vote. The vote was straight party line with three Republicans and two Democrats not voting.

Sen. Perata says he will now pursue getting the measure on the November [...]

Water Bond discussions could have local impact

The special legislative session on water going on in Sacramento could have a local impact says Amador Water Agency General Manager Jim Abercrombie.
From a story in Friday’s Ledger-Dispatch,
“the bond is important locally, Abercrombie said. The county has two potential water projects that could result in greater water supplies – expanding Lower Bear River and a [...]

We’re back

Okay, I’ve put this one away for a while, but have decided to bring it back.
Consider this an open thread and go ahead an post your thoughts.
More to come later, and remember to check out my blog on statewide issues and the Amador Democrats Website.
Oh, one last thing, the Amador Democrats are hosting a showing [...]